The first church was located at 22nd & Wallace Street, built through thegenerosity of benefactors that included Matthias Baldwin (of BaldwinLocomotive fame). The lot had been part of the country estate of RobertMorris, a father of the American Revolution.

In 1869 a large sanctuary building was erected at 22nd & Mt. Vernon Sts.,adjoining the original building. The new building seated approximately 1,000 and in the late 1800’s was often overcrowded, with worshipers standing outside on the steps.

Through the years, the current building has undergone extensive renovation,much of it carried out by our members. The exterior has also been kept ingood repair and maintained as it was when first erected, since it is now ahistorically certified building. Now at 150 years old, it remains a versatileand useful building for congregational and community events.

In 1895 a large education building replaced the edifice at 22nd &Wallace, and this is the building we use today. The sanctuary buildingat 22nd and Mt. Vernon had to be demolished in 1945 after sufferingirreparable damage in a severe, tornado-like storm. Though it wastraumatic at the time, it seems providential now, since that space hasbecome an invaluable parking lot.